According to a recent Colorado State University clinical study, racehorses lose up to 2% of their weight - or at least 20 lbs. - before a race when injected with furosemide (Lasix). Now, a jock has to weigh in before a race & after a race. And his or her weight (complete with saddle) better not change. Or the results of the race will change. But, for a horse to come in 20 lbs. lighter? Thats okay? You dont think that 20 lbs. makes a difference over, say, a mile? Youre goddamned right it does! And what is that weight-loss in a horse? Water. Hydration. And, as in two-leggeds, dehydration causes extra strain on a horses heart. Sure, racing industry - keep weighing your jocks. But look the other way when it comes to the horses. Youre jeopardizing your athletes. And if you continue to do that, you are fools.
Posted on: Sun, 30 Mar 2014 20:04:49 +0000
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